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Know Your Board Member
100

This potato-based food has traditionally been eaten during Hannukah since the 14th century. 

What are latkes. 

100

In southern Asia this Festival of Lights is celebrated by Jains Sikhs & Hindus alike. 

What is Diwali. 

100

In the song "Deck the Halls" this many "las" follow the "fa." 

What is 8. 

100

After a Netflix documentary went viral, President Trump mused about pardoning this reality star during a COVID-19 press conference. 

Who is Joe Exotic 

100

After mink were found to carry the COVID-19 virus worldwide, this Board Member expressed concern on behalf of the mink farmers everywhere.

Who is Helle Thorning-Schmidt 

200

As the clock chimes midnight to ring in the New Year, a Spanish tradition involves eating twelve of these – one for each chime. 

What are grapes. 

200

During this holiday, people give each other small red envelopes containing money. 

What is Chinese New Year. 

200

In the movie "Home Alone," Kevin was this age when he was left alone by his parents over Christmas. 

What is 8. 

200

Loon, a subsidiary of Google launched 35 solar-powered balloons to provide internet access to this African nation. 

What is Kenya

200

This Board Member made changes to one of their law review articles after receiving direct input from President Barack Obama. 

Who is Michael McConnell. 

300

This special fruit is eaten during Ramadan.

What are dates. 

300

This country holds a buffet of leftovers for jungle-dwelling monkeys every November. 

What is Thailand. 

300

In ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’, what George promised Mary this.

What is the moon. 

300

This head of state was suspected to be dead for a brief period of time in April. 

Who is Kim Jong Un. 

300

This Board Member thinks deeply about underseas internet cables (pun intended). 

Who is Julie Owono. 

400

The red and white costume of Father Christmas was allegedly first introduced by this drinks manufacturer.

Who is Coca-Cola. 

400

This holiday marks the beginning of spring (also known as the Persian New Year).

What is Nowruz. 

400

In this holiday book, adapted to film, only true believers of Christmas can hear the bells. 

What is the Polar Express. 

400

At a cost of $961 (£708), this luxury brand was the first to debut a designer face shield. 

Who is Louis Vuitton. 

400

In 2014, this Board Member was awarded Freedom House's Freedom Award. 

Who is Maina Kiai. 

500

In Oaxaca City, Mexico, ‘Noche de rábanos’ is celebrated every 23rd December. This food gives this festival its name. 

What is a radish. 

500

This country has a celebration dedicated to those who have red hair.

What is the Netherlands. 

500

This is the best-selling Christmas movie of all time. Bonus point: it was released in this year. 

What is The Grinch in 2018. 

500

These two celebrities named their child X Æ A-12. 

Who are Elon Musk and Grimes

500

According to this Board Member's Twitter account, they are a big fan of basketball and Michael Jordan in particular.  

Who is Katherine Chen.